Frequently Asked Questions

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If you are an allopathic physician, osteopathic physician or dentist, licensed in another state but do not hold a Florida medical license, and you plan to provide expert witness testimony in Florida, you must register for an Expert Witness Certificate. If you are interested in becoming an Expert Witness, please complete this survey.

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Foreign education must be translated to English and evaluated by a Board approved evaluator.

Licenses must be renewed no later than November 30, every odd year.

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You may only provide services as “Support Personnel” as referenced in Chapter 468.808, F.S.

The minimum 120 hours of training must meet the following requirements: the training must take place in a program approved by ABC, the training must include the five major domains: Pedorthic assessment, techniques and applications, patient management, practice management and professional responsibility.

The internship must consist of 80 hours of Pedorthic work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed pedorthist, and orthotist certified by ABC, or a pedorthist certified by ABC.

Refer to Rule 64B14-4.110, Florida Administrative Code.

Refer to Rule 64B14-4.003, Florida Administrative Code.